Here's what I've been occupying myself with while I get ready for my assault on the Churchill Downs pari-mutuel pools:


On the marriage between television and sports (Abnormal Returns)

Do the Giants want to buy the Warriors? (SF Chronicle)

Ted Leonsis reaches deal to buy remaining interest in Wizards, so will own Capitals, Wizards and Verizon Center (WaPo)

Promotion to Premier League worth 90 million pounds per year to promoted clubs (Sports Business)

Kobe again top selling player jersey and Lakers top selling team (Business of Sports)